Family classes addressing common areas of stress for young parents

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Babymoon is a phrase coined by childbirth educator Sheila Kitzinger to describe taking time off after the birth of a new baby to bond as a family.

This class is for couples expecting a baby who would like to take time to focus on their new baby, learn how to accept practical help from family & friends, reduce postpartum stress, & want to minimize the risks of postpartum anxiety or depression. 

Objectives: you'll list types of help you want to receive & meals your family enjoys; identify your support people & types of help they’ll  provide; draft a schedule of postpartum care; understand special care needs you might not  expect after birth; & be aware of numerous local resources available to help address those needs.

Create a meal plan your busy family will enjoy, and leave equipped to maintain that plan.

Spend less time & money shopping for & preparing family meals, eat at home more, & eat better.

Objectives: you'll  draft a personalized meal plan using your own family meals, learn to make meal plans for 1-week to 1-month, create a simple grocery list that’s easy to edit & keep up with (unless you lose your phone!), & identify pantry staples to keep on hand so you always have quick meals on hand.

Make house cleaning easier by adding your own homemade cleaning supplies to a simple cleaning routine

Spend less on cleaning supplies, & make cleaning tasks simpler by making your own cleaning products that are safe for your family. 

Bring 2 8-ounce (or more) containers & we’ll make a couple of cleaners for you to try at home. 

Objectives: you’ll discover tools you may need to simplify your cleaning process, identify harmful chemicals in cleaning products & safe, commercial cleaning products; share your own cleaning tips; & take home several recipes for cleaning products, & tip sheets to simplify your routine.

Learn how to control the paper that comes into your home

Simplify document management for your family & learn how to control paper. 

Objectives: you’ll learn how to limit the amount of paper you deal with in your home, discover a simple filing plan for papers that you must keep, establish a plan to maintain the system, & outline the steps necessary to turn your paper piles into an organized family filing system.